Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 721: Permits up to three credits of continuing medical education on menopause to be used by advanced practice nurses and physicians for license renewal.

This bill requires New Jersey's State Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to allow up to three optional continuing medical education (CME) credits on menopause topics toward license renewal for physicians and advanced practice nurses. The Department of Health must develop training modules covering menopause's physiological/psychological aspects, treatments, health risks, and patient communication strategies. These modules will be accessible via online courses, webinars, and workshops, and count toward required CME hours. The bill also directs the Department to promote the training through medical associations and integrate menopause education into nursing and medical school curricula. It takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates menopause CME training for license renewal, enhancing provider expertise in women's health services and improving patient care quality.95% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 249: Establishes MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program in DOH; appropriates $4,150,000.

S 249 establishes a three-year oral health pilot program (the "MOM Project") in New Jersey's Department of Health, targeting low-income pregnant women and new mothers who live in medically underserved areas and are not enrolled in Medicaid. The program provides free oral health education (at least three hours covering hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention), followed by one year of dental care including cleanings, risk assessments, and necessary treatments through community health centers. It appropriates $4.15 million to fund outreach, education, and dental services, requiring participating centers to partner with nonprofit maternal health groups to develop personalized treatment plans. The initiative aims to improve oral health outcomes for mothers and infants while collecting data on the program's impact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds oral health program for underserved pregnant women, expanding access to dental care through community health centers with $4.15M appropriation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2337: Requires reporting of certain attempted and completed suicides by minors.

This bill requires New Jersey hospitals to annually report drug-related attempted and completed suicides involving minors (under 18) to the New Jersey Poison Control Center. Hospitals must provide data including the minor's age, ethnicity, gender, race, and the specific drug used, while protecting personal identifiers under privacy laws. The Poison Control Center will compile this data into an annual report for the Governor and Legislature to track suicide trends among minors. The law does not alter treatment protocols or require disclosure of private health information beyond what is legally permitted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to report minor suicide data to Poison Control for public health tracking, enabling better mental health trend analysis and prevention efforts.85% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2875: Establishes pharmacist licensing exemption for certain dialysis-related drugs and devices.

This bill exempts drug manufacturers and distributors from needing a pharmacist license when distributing FDA-approved dialysis drugs and devices for home use by patients with end-stage renal disease. It requires these products to be delivered only with a physician's order, in original sealed packaging, directly to patients, their designees, or healthcare providers. Manufacturers must contract with a licensed pharmacist for weekly quality assurance checks on storage and distribution. The exemption applies solely to dialysis-specific products under strict conditions, not to general pharmaceutical distribution.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to dialysis drugs via home delivery with safety safeguards (physician order, quality checks), directly supporting healthcare access for end-stage renal disease patients.95% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2943: Requires DOBI to establish integrated enrollment platform for State-based health insurance exchange and NJ FamilyCare program.

S 2943 requires New Jersey's Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) to create an integrated enrollment platform connecting the state's health insurance exchange with the NJ FamilyCare program (which includes Medicaid and CHIP). This directly affects New Jersey residents applying for health coverage through the Individual Health Coverage Program, Small Employer Health Benefits Program, or NJ FamilyCare. The bill mandates DOBI, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, to integrate the exchange with Medicaid eligibility systems so applicants can determine eligibility for all programs through one platform. It also establishes a nine-member advisory committee with health insurance expertise to guide implementation, including consumer advocates and industry representatives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIntegrates health insurance exchange and NJ FamilyCare enrollment, improving access to coverage for residents through streamlined application process.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1515: Revises law related to EMT eligibility for receiving funds from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

This bill amends New Jersey's Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund law to clarify eligibility for reimbursement. It directly affects volunteer EMTs seeking certification or recertification and the training agencies providing their education. Key changes include expanding the definition of "public or private institution of higher education" to include out-of-state schools, updating the definition of a "volunteer EMT" to exclude those receiving hourly/salary pay (while allowing length-of-service awards), and changing the service requirement from 12 calls per month to 12 calls per year (150 hours) during the initial three-year certification period. The bill ensures training agencies can receive reimbursement regardless of whether the volunteer's ambulance squad receives payment for services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies and expands eligibility for EMT training funds, supporting volunteer EMTs and training agencies, strengthening emergency medical services infrastructure.90% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 836: Requires 10 percent increase in respite care services for eligible individual under State Respite Care Program with implantable cardioverter defibrillator and enrolled in NJ FamilyCare.

This bill increases the maximum annual respite care funding limit by 10% for individuals enrolled in NJ FamilyCare who have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). It specifically raises the current $6,559.63 annual cap to $7,215.60 for this subgroup, ensuring they receive 10% more respite care services than the standard limit. The policy directly affects eligible New Jersey residents with ICDs who qualify for NJ FamilyCare (the state's Medicaid program). The change modifies existing funding rules under the Statewide Respite Care Program without creating new eligibility criteria or services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases respite care funding by 10% ($6,559.63 → $7,215.60) for ICD patients in NJ FamilyCare, directly expanding healthcare access and funding for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 3212: "New Jersey Pharmacy Fair Reimbursement and Anti-Steering Act."

This bill requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) operating in New Jersey to annually report detailed financial data to the state Division of Insurance. Specifically, PBMs must disclose minimum/maximum wholesale drug prices, negotiated rebates, volume data, spread pricing revenue, and prior authorization metrics for each drug or drug group. These reports directly affect PBMs and the pharmacies that contract with them, as they increase transparency around drug pricing and rebates. The data will help the state monitor pricing practices and ensure fair reimbursement for pharmacies under insurance plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires PBMs to disclose drug pricing data, increasing transparency in pharmacy reimbursement and reducing cost barriers for patients, aligning with healthcare access and affordability goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2381: "New Jersey Disability Savings Act."

This bill creates the "New Jersey Disability Savings Act" to expand tax benefits for individuals with disabilities who use ABLE accounts. It provides a one-time $750 state match for new ABLE account deposits (for taxpayers earning $150,000 or less) and allows full state income tax deductions for all contributions to qualifying ABLE accounts. The program directly affects New Jersey residents with disabilities (or their families) who open ABLE accounts for disability-related expenses like housing, education, or medical costs. Funding for the matching grant depends on annual state appropriations, with the Department of Human Services handling allocation if funds are limited.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deductions and $750 state match for ABLE accounts, targeting lower-income disability savings - direct tax relief for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands tax benefits for ABLE accounts covering disability-related healthcare expenses, improving financial access to medical care for disabled residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 337: Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.

This bill expands reimbursement eligibility under New Jersey's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Fund to include volunteer firefighters seeking EMT certification or recertification. Previously, only volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squad members received reimbursement for training costs; this bill explicitly adds volunteer fire company members to the covered groups. The fund will reimburse certified training providers for EMT-A, EMT-D, and epinephrine auto-injector training, prioritizing EMT-A certification first. It also prohibits training organizations from charging fees to volunteer members of these groups.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands EMT training reimbursement to volunteer firefighters, increasing healthcare workforce funding and access to emergency medical services.95% confidence

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